Monarch butterflies
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – With spring around the corner, University of Missouri Extension field horticulturist Kelly McGowan urges gardeners to consider how they can help monarch butterflies. Monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus) are one of the most popular and well-known insects, but populations are declining. McGowan says declines can be attributed to many factors, including breeding habitat…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Five Hannibal-LaGrange University future teachers are studying the life process of the monarch butterfly this fall. The students are in the Teaching Science course taught by Courtney Janes, assistant professor of education. Janes shared information about how the migratory monarch butterfly has been classified as “endangered” by the International Union for Conservation…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — Have you read some of the headlines lately concerning monarch butterflies? “Monarch Butterflies are Thriving!” “Monarch Butterflies are Endangered!” Both headlines (or something similar) recently saturated newsfeeds for Americans. Considering these stories came out about two weeks apart, what is a person to think? Are monarch butterflies OK? Are they in peril?…
Read Full Article Hannibal, Mo. — Hannibal Arts Council’s popular Art Adventure program continues at 5:15 p.m. on Friday, June 24 at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main. Art Adventures are designed for youths ages 5-12. The June project will focus on monarchs. Participants will get a lesson on monarch butterflies and make their own origami butterfly. Hannibal…
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